The African National Congress (ANC) says it is prepared to engage political parties, civic movements and independent candidates as it seeks to establish coalition governments following its losses in the 2026 Local Government Elections. The party’s Special Extended National Executive Committee (NEC), which met from Thursday to Friday, has mandated its leadership to begin coalition negotiations in municipalities where no political party secured an outright majority. In a statement released on Friday, ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said engagements with…

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Two suspects were shot dead following a gun battle and high-speed chase involving Gauteng police and private security on the R25 in Kempton Park. According to police, the confrontation unfolded after officers intercepted a vehicle linked to a suspected criminal gang. The suspects allegedly opened fire while attempting to flee, prompting a pursuit that ended in a shootout. A third suspect sustained gunshot wounds and was arrested. He has been taken to a medical facility under police guard. During the…

The African National Congress (ANC) says it has reached its target to raise funds for its forthcoming 114th anniversary celebration (January 8 statement) to be held at the Moruleng Stadium outside Rustenburg in the North West and the local government elections later next year. The party’s provincial and national treasurers Sello Lehari and Dr. Gwen Ramokgopa respectively, told Newsnote that they have received an overwhelming support from the business sector that attended both their Gala Dinner at the Rustenburg Civic…

The Stock family has appealed for privacy following the brutal death of DJ Warras, born Warrick Stock.In a statement released on Wednesday, the family said they were devastated by the tragic and untimely killing of the 40-year-old media personality, activist, and businessman, who was shot and killed in Johannesburg inner city on Tuesday. The family described the killing as senseless, saying it had left them heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with life without him.Affectionately known as DJ Warras…